Day 42 with your newborn
The first chapter ends ❤️
Six weeks ago you met your baby. Since then, you have lived through one of the most intense transitions of your life — and you are here.
Whether these six weeks felt joyful, difficult, overwhelming, beautiful, exhausting, or all of those at once, you made it through the first chapter.
How you might feel
How you might feel
Many women are still recovering physically and emotionally at six weeks. There is no deadline for feeling like yourself again, and support remains available.
Today's tip
Today's tip
Take a moment today to recognise what you have done. The things that felt impossible at the start may already be part of ordinary life.
Coming up
Coming up
This is not the end of the story. It is the beginning of life with your baby — and you are doing better than you think.
Checks and key dates around now
- Register the birthWithin 42 days in England and Wales
- 6 to 8 week checks
This is general information based on NHS guidance, not medical advice. Talk to your midwife, health visitor or GP about anything that worries you. If your baby has a high temperature, isn't feeding or is unusually sleepy, or you're worried about your own bleeding, pain or mood, get advice straight away from NHS 111 or your GP. In an emergency, call 999.